US Bridges

RTE 212 over Sawkill Creek

Good

Ulster County, New York · 2.9 MI W JCT Rts 212&375 · Structure no. 000000001041050

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,234
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 212 over Sawkill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 212 over Sawkill Creek in Ulster County, New York. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 34 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,234 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRTE 212
CrossesSawkill Creek
Location2.9 MI W JCT Rts 212&375
RouteState Highway 212
Coordinates42.0475, -74.15852
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,234 (2020)
Projected traffic1,287 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 212 over Sawkill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is RTE 212 over Sawkill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 212 over Sawkill Creek carry?

About 1,234 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is RTE 212 over Sawkill Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 212 over Sawkill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.